Match report
Real Madrid Defeats Chelsea 3-1 in UEFA Champions League
Chelsea
1–3
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Real Madrid
Apr 6, 2022
Real Madrid secured a crucial victory against Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League by defeating them with a scoreline of 3-1. The match saw Karim Benzema leading the charge for Real Madrid, scoring all three goals, while Kai Havertz got the consolation goal for Chelsea.
Key Facts
- • Real Madrid triumphed over Chelsea with a final score of 3-1.
- • Karim Benzema scored all three goals for Real Madrid (21', 24', and 46').
- • Kai Havertz netted the only goal for Chelsea at minute 40'.
- • Eden Hazard was substituted out in favor of Gareth Bale late in the match.
- • Chelsea made multiple substitutions, including Hakim Ziyech being replaced by N'Golo Kanté.
Lineups
Chelsea
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 16 É. Mendy (G)
- 6 Thiago Silva (D)
- 28 Azpilicueta (M)
- 2 A. Rüdiger (D)
- 4 A. Christensen (D)
- 24 R. James (M)
- 5 Jorginho (M)
- 7 N. Kanté (M)
- 19 M. Mount (F)
- 10 C. Pulisic (F)
- 29 K. Havertz (F)
Substitutes
- 8 M. Kovačić
- 22 H. Ziyech
- 9 R. Lukaku
- 12 R. Loftus-Cheek
- 31 M. Sarr
- 14 T. Chalobah
- 23 Kenedy
- 11 T. Werner
- 3 Marcos Alonso
- 13 M. Bettinelli
- 17 Saúl
- 1 Kepa
Real Madrid
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 T. Courtois (G)
- 4 D. Alaba (D)
- 2 Carvajal (D)
- 23 F. Mendy (D)
- 3 Éder Militão (D)
- 10 L. Modrić (M)
- 8 T. Kroos (M)
- 14 Casemiro (M)
- 15 F. Valverde (F)
- 9 K. Benzema (F)
- 20 Vinícius Júnior (F)
Substitutes
- 6 Nacho
- 25 E. Camavinga
- 18 G. Bale
- 19 Dani Ceballos
- 12 Marcelo
- 13 A. Lunin
- 5 Vallejo
- 21 Rodrygo
- 24 M. Díaz
- 17 Lucas Vázquez
- 11 Asensio
- 40 Toni Fuidias
Timeline
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14' Real Madrid Card · Yellow CardÉder MilitãoFoul
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18' Chelsea Card · Yellow CardAntonio RüdigerFoul
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21' Real Madrid Goal · Normal GoalK. Benzema · Assist: Vinicius Junior -
24' Real Madrid Goal · Normal GoalK. Benzema · Assist: L. Modrić -
40' Chelsea Goal · Normal GoalK. Havertz · Assist: J. Filho -
46' Chelsea subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Christensen · On: M. Kovačić -
46' Chelsea subst · Substitution 2Off: N'Golo Kanté · On: Hakim Ziyech -
46' Real Madrid Goal · Normal GoalK. Benzema -
64' Chelsea subst · Substitution 3Off: C. Pulisic · On: R. Lukaku -
64' Chelsea subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Filho · On: R. Loftus-Cheek -
64' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 1Off: Éder Militão · On: Nacho -
74' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Kroos · On: E. Camavinga -
86' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 3Off: K. Benzema · On: Gareth Bale -
86' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 4Off: F. Valverde · On: D. Ceballos
Match Stats
| Stat | Chelsea | Real Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 6 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 83% |
| Offsides | 0 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 20 | 8 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 611 | 466 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 5 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 5 |
| Shots off Target | 10 | 3 |
| Possession | 57% | 43% |
| Accurate Passes | 550 | 388 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 6 |
| Saves | 2 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 10 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Real Madrid took an early lead through Karim Benzema's goal within the first 21 minutes, setting a strong tone for their performance.
- ▸ Benzema’s second and third goals in quick succession (minutes 24' and 46') effectively sealed Real Madrid's victory, despite Chelsea's efforts to counter.